Plot — What is WTC the First 24 Hours about?
Beginning with the World Trade Center's North Tower afire and billowing dense smoke, and ending on the vast expanse of ash-brown debris the following morning, The First 24 Hours documents "ground zero" in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Shot independently over a 24-hour period, the film is first a witness to the fall of the twin towers, as a line of fire and a buckle in the armature signal imminent collapse. It is then an intimate view of the smoldering monochromatic site and the surrounding solitary streets, the ashen outskirts of New York's financial center, desolate and strewn with debris, the epicenter, a steel moonscape of Dresdenesque remains. People on the site work monotonously, in a fervor, then dazed, trance-like. The images speak for themselves, intentionally devoid of commentary and music.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 48 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 2 votes) |
WTC the First 24 Hours — FAQ
Is WTC the First 24 Hours worth watching? WTC the First 24 Hours holds a 9.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. Beginning with the World Trade Center's North Tower afire and billowing dense smoke, and ending on the vast expanse of ash-brown debris the following morning, The First 24 Hours documents "ground zero" in the immediate a
Who directed WTC the First 24 Hours? Directed by Étienne Sauret.
Where can I stream WTC the First 24 Hours? Streaming availability for WTC the First 24 Hours is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did WTC the First 24 Hours release? It released in 2002.
